Big Island libraries launch ‘ukulele lending program
Twelve Big Island public libraries will launch a new lending collection of ukulele beginning today. Library patrons may borrow ukulele for a three-week period at no cost with a valid library card.
Ukuleles are donated and supported by the Music For Life Foundation and Jake Shimabukuro, co-director of the ukulele sponsorship. The goal of the program is to make ukulele and ukulele-playing opportunities accessible for all by allowing them to be checked out as easily as books at your local public library.
“We are excited to launch our ‘ukulele lending program for the Hawaii Island community,” said State Librarian Stacey A. Aldrich. “We are very grateful to the Music For Life Foundation who are generously sharing their talents and making these ‘ukulele accessible to everyone.”
The ‘Ukulele Lending Program will be launched at the following Big Island libraries:
• Hilo Public Library (Ph: (808) 933-8890)
• Honokaa Public Library (Ph: (808) 775-8881)
• Kailua-Kona Public Library (Ph: (808) 327-4327)
• Keaau Public and School Library (Ph. 982-4281)
• Kealakekua Public Library (Ph: (808) 323-7585)
• Laupahoehoe Public and School Library (Ph. 962-2229)
• Mountain View Public and School Library (Ph: (808) 968-2322)
• Naalehu Public Library (Ph: (808) 939-2442)
• North Kohala Public Library (Ph: (808) 889-6655)
• Pahala Public and School Library (Ph. 928-2015)
• Pahoa Public and School Library (Ph: (808) 965-2171)
• Thelma Parker Memorial Public and School Library (Ph. 887-6067)